Chris was initially born and raised in a small town in the southwest of Scotland. Before moving to Canada, he worked in a family-run funeral business for several years.
“I have always had a strong need to help others. During my experience in the funeral business, I came across too many people with life regrets and difficulties in managing their affairs as they had not taken the time to plan ahead.”
At school in Scotland, Christopher studied Business Management and then obtained the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation, the gold standard of the industry. Chris particularly enjoyed the retirement and tax planning aspects of this designation which has led him to success in wealth management for the past ten years.
“Outside of work, I regularly play soccer and ball-hockey, and I am an all-around sports enthusiast in general. Family is very important to me, and along with my wife, Lucy and daughter, Isla we try to get back to Scotland to visit as much as possible.”
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“Before working with Chris, our financial picture felt complex and fragmented. He brought a level of strategic thinking and clarity that was truly transformative. We now have a cohesive plan that covers everything from our investments to our estate, giving us incredible peace of mind for our retirement.”
“Before working with Chris, our financial picture felt complex and fragmented. He brought a level of strategic thinking and clarity that was truly transformative. We now have a cohesive plan that covers everything from our investments to our estate, giving us incredible peace of mind for our retirement.”
“Money isn’t about numbers; it’s about achieving your goals. I didn’t think I could buy my ex-husband out of our home, or go back to school, or put my daughter through university, and now I’ve done all three.”
“Money isn’t about numbers; it’s about achieving your goals. I didn’t think I could buy my ex-husband out of our home, or go back to school, or put my daughter through university, and now I’ve done all three.”
“Money isn’t about numbers; it’s about achieving your goals. I didn’t think I could buy my ex-husband out of our home, or go back to school, or put my daughter through university, and now I’ve done all three.”
“Money isn’t about numbers; it’s about achieving your goals. I didn’t think I could buy my ex-husband out of our home, or go back to school, or put my daughter through university, and now I’ve done all three.”
“The investment style is methodical, disciplined and, importantly, fulfills our needs without exposing us to unacceptable risk. We appreciate the steadiness with which they help us stick to our plan, their diligence in keeping our fees as low as possible and, not least, their friendliness.”
“The investment style is methodical, disciplined and, importantly, fulfills our needs without exposing us to unacceptable risk. We appreciate the steadiness with which they help us stick to our plan, their diligence in keeping our fees as low as possible and, not least, their friendliness.”
“I’ve given everything I have to invest, and I couldn’t be happier. Things go up and they go down, but I don’t bother about it. Trust leads to that confidence. Trust, and a paycheque every month.”
“I’ve given everything I have to invest, and I couldn’t be happier. Things go up and they go down, but I don’t bother about it. Trust leads to that confidence. Trust, and a paycheque every month.”
“We have found that everyone involved has been friendly and approachable. We feel comfortable asking questions regarding investments that we are unfamiliar with and have limited knowledge about. We receive easy-to-understand guidance and trust in their management going forward.”
“We have found that everyone involved has been friendly and approachable. We feel comfortable asking questions regarding investments that we are unfamiliar with and have limited knowledge about. We receive easy-to-understand guidance and trust in their management going forward.”
“We are amazed with their ability to limit much of the market volatility, and feel that they have done a very good job at managing in these tough times.”
“We are amazed with their ability to limit much of the market volatility, and feel that they have done a very good job at managing in these tough times.”
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